~To prevent the work being mechanical or uninteresting, listen to something as you go.
The skies are more clear now and we are enjoying sunshine part of the day.
I read from the book "Mrs. Dunwoody's Excellent Instructions for Homekeeping" which I received as a gift from one of my listeners. I'm very grateful for this book, since it gives me months and months of new content~ (smile)
I am so blessed by your kind attendance here and look forward to doing a great deal more to aid homemakers in their long days at home.
Today I talked about ways homemakers used to distinguish one day from another, so that there would be some variety during the week. From keeping journals to getting out a fresh kitchen towel or apron, there were various ways of doing this.
Now that so many wonderful people are home based, and this includes the men, I tried to address the subject of making each day different.
In general, I was talking to my grown grandchildren who are working in home businesses, but I'm sharing it with all of you.
Here is a potential list to consider:
*A different shirt for each day of the week
*Day of the week food or flavor (This is Friday, so it must be flatbread)
*A different route for your daily stroll: This is Saturday, so let's walk south-west.
*Daily journal entry: what I wore, ate, heard, saw or observed, said, read, made, accomplished, felt.
*Sketch or doodle in your journal for each day of the week.
*Different 5 minute stretch or exercise each day
*Song of the day
*One piece of paper correspondence
*Scent of the day --as natural as possible.
*Verse of the day
*Follow a cooking video or different recipe
*Create one small thing.
In each of these broadcast I try to stress the importance of dressing more formally for the humblest of homes, to give the homekeeper/homemaker a feeling of living in a grand place where you are expecting guest.
I reviewed the January 1996 Victoria magazine, and mentioned a book called Perfect Preserves by Nora Carey. Recipes using preserved fruits were included in the back of this magazine; one being applesauce walnut fruitcake. (Do a search for the vintage magazine and the recipe).
Also, the scripture I quoted was from Isaiah 8:12:
"...do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread."
Please enjoy the freedom of being at home while you listen today:
I hope you all had a happy Christmas season and are enjoying the new year God has given us.
Today I discuss the value of being a good steward (caretaker) of whatever undesirable dwelling you have (perhaps it is temporary) in order to be faithful in a little and chart your course for something better.
One essential for the homemaker is to have a steady, stable, determined attitude and a course to follow, free from fear and discouragement. I used this scripture:
2 Timothy 1:7
God gave usa spirit not of fear butof power and love and self-control.
I also read the rest of the chapter in The Jane Austen Diet by Bryan Koslowski, "Jane Austen Eats Meat" about the eating customs of the Regency Era.
I'm very happy you tuned in for today's Homemaker Radio broadcast, and I hope you enjoyed your work while you listened.
Today I talked a little about the way I fake-decorate a room when it is needs to be changed for a few minutes or a season, without sewing or spending.
I also expressed a few of my opinions and thoughts about how much thought or worry we should give to the world's disruptive agenda, and tried to put it in Biblical perspective. The Bible gives us plenty of explanation for the polish and perfection of our own character, habits and talents.
In all the seasons and events, I take toys, old furnishings, dishes, fabrics and what I already have, (yes even that old useless truck outside) and add a seasonal touch.
Please enjoy whatever you find to do, while you listen today.
Handel's Messiah with the words (scriptures) is worth watching:
Greetings from The Manse. I have taken a photo of the juniper/cedar here. There are other varieties throughout the world. These berries have a beautiful scent.
It is dreary and cold here but a great story could be written with this weather as a background. There is potential in everything. I wonder how many comedies, adventures, and personal experiences will be published as a result of hard times.
Today I talked to you from this little tiny space. My subject was about dealing with the know-it-all people who contradict sharply, argue back, and insist on their own opinion in everything.
They should read Jane Austen's novels, and memorize Jane's statement, "Not everyone is the same," and give people some freedom.
Bossy people can take the sparkle out of a festivity and create lasting bad memories for others and yet, it might be possible to have a little fun with the situation. These critics think themselves quite wise about everyone else's lives. Perhaps we should see their advice about how this world should be run, and get their focus on something higher and nobler.
We can ask them how they learned to be so critical and so pushy. Or, we can suggest they write a book with all their strong opinions, so that they will not have to bother with correcting and ordering everyone about, which is quite an exhausting activity.
Of course, as we all advance in age, we need to be willing to increase our understanding and knowledge and be ready to help direct those God has given to us (descendants) in wise paths. What I talk about in this video is something completely different than our duty to help our loved ones on the path of life. It is about those who want to order us about in our homes. Not everyone will have this problem, but it is an old, old, problem that is often cited in old books.
As we are entering into a social season, we may need a little help dealing with people who express their opinions so forcefully (often without good standards). I try to address some of it in this broadcast. Please enjoy getting something done around the house while you listen.
A sojourner is a temporary resident in a land that doesn't belong to him. He dwells where he is neither native, nor foreign nor servant, but works and lives as a temporary resident, dependent on the hospitality of the host nation. To illustrate this, I read aloud the introduction of the book of Ruth.
I shared the brown paper challenge of the "On the Journey" blog author, who included it with her newsletter. This tea bag shape could be used as an invitation card or a place card, if folded to have two parts.
Please enjoy your walk or your work, while you listen at home today:
If you want to know more about slower living, just do a search in the YouTube space and see what comes up. I mentioned some of them I had seen, which were helpful. They are also good to listen to while you do other things.
Be sure to check some of the other recent songs here on the channel with his other pieces. If you are in or from Uzbikestan, you'll enjoy some of the tunes he plays from that region. I had a few visits from that area on my blog stats recently. They are welcome.
Good Day, Ladies. Today I am speaking to you from the forest room,
and I'm including a photo of the one forest teacup I have:
I have been outside to observe and take in the air:
I talked a little about overcoming an eerie feeling during an overcast day, or just in general how a homemaker will observe this more than others who are away from the home most of the day.
I suggested coming up with ideas of ways to alleviate this, and keeping a list of things to do when the long dark days come along.
Please enjoy your many duties at home and if you have time, drop a comment telling what all you accomplished. It is always nice to know what you are doing while you listen.
